Our Featured Tour Specials

  • Escorted Tours

    Through the Lens: Images of Norway

    Join National Geographic Explorer and photography expert, Erika Skogg; Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Development Officer, Kirsten Heine; and Brekke guide, Mari Anne Roppe and explore beautiful Norway, the country and homeland of the late Knud Knudsen, a pioneer within Norwegian photography

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  • Escorted Tours

    Travels with Frode - Destination Norway: Land of the Fjords

    Designed for those seeking an active adventure, opportunity to hike the famous Pulpit Rock and participate in the Valdres Rittet Bike Event. Tour includes 3-hour rafting adventure, cruise along
    the coast of Norway, visit to a family farm and more!

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  • Norway: Scenic & Historic
    Escorted Tours

    Norway: Scenic & Historic

    Enjoy Norway’s spectacular landscapes, scenic roads, and awesome fjords. Visit Oslo, Lillehammer, Røros, Voss, and Bergen on an historical journey which includes the St. Olav Festival in Trondheim.

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  • Taste of Sweden & Norway
    Escorted Tours

    Taste of Sweden & Norway

    Visit Stockholm, Uppsala, Sundborn, Tällberg, Nusnäs, Oslo, Flåm and Bergen

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  • Nordic Delight
    Brekke's Bucket List

    Nordic Delight

    Journey through the Nordic countries of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. Experience the unique culture of each country as well as the similarities which make them a true ―Nordic Delight!

    Itinerary can be reversed (Helsinki to Oslo)

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  • Norway in a Nutshell (Courtesy of: sverrehjornevik.com/Flåm AS)
    Independent Tours

    3-Day Norway in a Nutshell (Bergen Roundtrip)

    Short on time, but want to experience the famous natural beauty of Norway? This 3-day independent package includes two nights in Bergen as well as a full day of sightseeing along the Oslo/Bergen and Flåm Railways, a fjord cruise and a thrilling bus ride on the Stalheim Road.

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Why Choose Brekke Tours?

Brekke Tours Team Brekke Tours strives to strengthen cultural, as well as ethnic ties between North America and Scandinavia/Europe by creating meaningful travel experiences. Since 1956, our dedicated and knowledgeable staff has worked to achieve this goal by assisting clients with making connections to ancestral ties, offering an array of enriching experiences while traveling and providing the level of customer service our clients have come to expect from Brekke Tours.
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Customer Testimonials

S.D. — Stillman Valley, IL
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There is not only beautiful scenery, but is very educational and helps one understand who settled the country and how they evolved as a culture and society. Great overview in less than 10 days!

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S.J. — Grand Forks, ND
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Hit all the high points of three countries in 13 days! I have a new perspective on my Scandinavian roots.

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L.B.
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The tour was well planned. Time was planned well. I didn’t feel rushed. Tour guide was excellent.

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M.H. — Dalton, MN
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We would recommend this trip to anyone coming to see Norway. Our tour director was excellent, the country is beautiful, lodging was great, meals were wonderful, no downside except may be jet lag when we got home.

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2016 Tour Participant
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This tour was very well organized. Tour guide was excellent. Best travel event I have had in 20 years!

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K.K. — Pardeeville, WI
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Brekke was so helpful and friendly right from the first phone call – no regrets ever. It was a trip of a lifetime for me!

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2015 Tour Participant
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I asked several people from a distance away how they found out about Brekke. Sons of Norway magazine and word of mouth. You have a great reputation.

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2016 Tour Participant
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It was a very nice mix of urban/rural and mountains/fjords. Very nicely done.

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B.V. — Mosco, ID
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“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Brekke Tours. We would highly recommend them for beautiful scenery, education, lovely hotels, good tour guides, and enjoyment.”

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J.E. — Villa Park, IL
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Our guide was great, our bus driver was wonderful, the tour was extremely interesting and beautiful and everyone in our group was very congenial!

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2019 Tour Participant
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“Thanks for making the trip of a lifetime even more memorable.”

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M.S. — Vista, CA
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We were provided excellent options and direction, area history trends, and culture of Norway.

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R.H. — Trail, MN
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We all commented that the tours were the right length of and we had time to test and do things on our own without feeling rushed.

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D. & D.M. — New Ulm, MN
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“Our tour guide, Joy, was top notch. I will definitely recommend the Best of Norway tour to family and friends.”

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J.B. — Moorhead, MN
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This was a good overview of many of Norway and Sweden’s spectacular sights. The fjords and the cities and countryside were all included.

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FAQ

What is the Norwegian Krone?

Norway's currency is the Norwegian krone (abbreviation: "kr.") It is subdivided into 100 øre and the currency code for the money is NOK. The name translates into English as "crown". The krone was introduced in 1875, replacing the Norwegian speciedaler. Norway has not adopted the Euro.

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Do I need a Passport and/or Visa

U.S. citizens are required to carry a valid passport when traveling outside the United States. Some countries require that a U.S. passport be valid for three to six months after your entry or return from their country.

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